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Ulster Team Talk Thread III: Les Miserables SEE MOD WARNING POST #1924 + #2755

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  • #2462
    jacothelad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,005 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    awec wrote: »
    Cunningham did say a LH was on our shopping list.
    Yep. Apparently they are searching Poundland for one.


  • #2463
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 55,717 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    jacothelad wrote: »
    Yep. Apparently they are searching Poundland for one.

    Who is the LH for the Sydney Fishermen’s Third XV these days? Does he have an Irish granny?


  • #2464
    Buer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    I'm sure it will be ridiculed by some but I believe Michael Bent's contract is up this summer unless he's on a 3 year deal.

    He's a vastly experienced prop who can pack down on both sides to a decent level and has been a model of consistency who rarely gets injured. Ulster should be all over him if he's available.


  • #2465
    salmocab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,947 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    Buer wrote: »
    I'm sure it will be ridiculed by some but I believe Michael Bent's contract is up this summer unless he's on a 3 year deal.

    He's a vastly experienced prop who can pack down on both sides to a decent level and has been a model of consistency who rarely gets injured. Ulster should be all over him if he's available.

    Bent would be a great signing for Ulster. Be gutted if he finishes up with Leinster this year, he is very consistent.


  • #2466
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Buer wrote: »
    I'm sure it will be ridiculed by some but I believe Michael Bent's contract is up this summer unless he's on a 3 year deal.

    He's a vastly experienced prop who can pack down on both sides to a decent level and has been a model of consistency who rarely gets injured. Ulster should be all over him if he's available.

    That’s a great shout. Ulster should hire Bent and Buer.

    And then appoint Jackman as head coach for our enjoyment.


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  • #2467
    Wegians89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭Wegians89


    WHats the story with gilroy?


  • #2468
    Cosmo Kramer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,275 ✭✭✭Cosmo Kramer


    Wegians89 wrote: »
    WHats the story with gilroy?

    Probably the WhatsApp messages he sent. This is beyond a joke at this stage, the courts have asserted that no crime was committed. These lads should be allowed back to work ASAP.


  • #2469
    bilston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    He was part if the WhatsApp conversation. The IRFU are pandering to the Twitter brigade here. I'm getting very p***** off with this.


  • #2470
    MJohnston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,914 ✭✭✭✭MJohnston


    Should be absolutely clear to everyone here at this stage that IRFU can and will take action regardless of any court verdicts, as well they should be able to:

    https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/981209182941609985?s=09


  • #2471
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 31,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    MJohnston wrote: »
    Should be absolutely clear to everyone here at this stage that IRFU can and will take action regardless of any court verdicts, as well they should be able to

    They can of course take action regardless of court verdicts - but they can only do so within the confines of employment law. They are not dictators.


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  • #2472
    damianmcr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭damianmcr


    This is a joke. Im livid.


  • #2473
    Brewster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Brewster


    Podge_irl wrote: »
    They can of course take action regardless of court verdicts - but they can only do so within the confines of employment law. They are not dictators.

    I think IRFU have to be seen to be proactive on this whole issue, including Gilroy. I still expect a sensible outcome at the end of this process.


  • #2474
    bilston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    Brewster wrote: »
    Podge_irl wrote: »
    They can of course take action regardless of court verdicts - but they can only do so within the confines of employment law. They are not dictators.

    I think IRFU have to be seen to be proactive on this whole issue, including Gilroy. I still expect a sensible outcome at the end of this process.

    Well we will see. Not everyone can agree on what a sensible outcome is!

    I had wondered whether Gilroy would get into trouble. There was never any way Jackson and Olding could be sacked over the WhatsApp messages without taking Gilroy into the equation.


  • #2475
    damianmcr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭damianmcr


    I hope Gilroy takes the rag that named him to the cleaners. Sure we all guessed it was him when we seen the initials but still. Where was his anonymity?


  • #2476
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 31,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    bilston wrote: »
    Well we will see. Not everyone can agree on what a sensible outcome is!

    I had wondered whether Gilroy would get into trouble. There was never any way Jackson and Olding could be sacked over the WhatsApp messages without taking Gilroy into the equation.

    I'm struggling to see how they can punish him at all - they don't even officially know its him?


  • #2477
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 44,180 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    I think they may have stoked an unnecessary fire.


  • #2478
    damianmcr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭damianmcr


    Exactly.

    Its pandering to social media warriors.


  • #2479
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 55,717 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    What a crock of ****.


  • #2480
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Podge_irl wrote: »
    I'm struggling to see how they can punish him at all - they don't even officially know its him?

    I’m not sure how you could be sure what they do or do not know officially unless you’re involved in the review?


  • #2481
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 31,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I’m not sure how you could be sure what they do or do not know officially unless you’re involved in the review?

    I'm not sure - hence the question mark.


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  • #2482
    KBurke85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭KBurke85


    damianmcr wrote: »
    I hope Gilroy takes the rag that named him to the cleaners. Sure we all guessed it was him when we seen the initials but still. Where was his anonymity?

    Was he not referenced in court? A txt from CG I believe was mentioned. Dosent take a genius to then work out who CG is


  • #2483
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    Does world rugby have a say in this!!!


  • #2484
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 31,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    KBurke85 wrote: »
    Was he not referenced in court? A txt from CG I believe was mentioned. Dosent take a genius to then work out who CG is

    Could be Conor George for all we know. Who even says it is initials?


  • #2485
    bilston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    I think they may have stoked an unnecessary fire.

    Thought that myself.

    Given Jackson and Olding were not guilty then presumably the main issue for the IRFU is the WhatsApp messages. That being the case I don't see how they can differentiate between the 3. In fact I think I'm right in saying that Gilroy's message is worse than anything Jackson wrote.


  • #2486
    bilston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    KBurke85 wrote: »
    damianmcr wrote: »
    I hope Gilroy takes the rag that named him to the cleaners. Sure we all guessed it was him when we seen the initials but still. Where was his anonymity?

    Was he not referenced in court? A txt from CG I believe was mentioned. Dosent take a genius to then work out who CG is

    I believe Jackson was asked if CG was a member of the rugby team and Jackson said yes. So I don't think it could be anyone else.


  • #2487
    damianmcr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭damianmcr


    KBurke85 wrote: »
    Was he not referenced in court? A txt from CG I believe was mentioned. Dosent take a genius to then work out who CG is
    No it doesnt but where is the proof and why was it necessary for CG and why was it necessary to ask Paddy if CG was an Ulster player?

    What did this have to do with the case?

    Was it done purely to inflict damage?


  • #2488
    RuMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 469 ✭✭RuMan


    Brewster wrote: »
    I think IRFU have to be seen to be proactive on this whole issue, including Gilroy. I still expect a sensible outcome at the end of this process.

    Yes all 3 back playing rugby football for Ulster


  • #2489
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 31,580 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    bilston wrote: »
    I believe Jackson was asked if CG was a member of the rugby team and Jackson said yes. So I don't think it could be anyone else.

    Why do they bother obscuring the name in such a cack-handed manner if they are going to make it plainly obvious who they are talking about!?


  • #2490
    bilston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    damianmcr wrote: »
    KBurke85 wrote: »
    Was he not referenced in court? A txt from CG I believe was mentioned. Dosent take a genius to then work out who CG is
    No it doesnt but where is the proof and why was it necessary for CG and why was it necessary to ask Paddy if CG was an Ulster player?

    What did this have to do with the case?

    Was it done purely to inflict damage?

    It makes you wonder what is really going on here.


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  • #2491
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    bilston wrote: »
    It makes you wonder what is really going on here.

    I cant even see a message from CG in what was published


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